I do plan on keeping him. I'm gunna get a 30-40 gallon tank for now until he out grows it. I am well aware not to let him bite you. You may loose a finger or two. I'm going to guess he has to be 1-2 years old because i had two that were the size of a quarter. Well my boyfriend is joining the navy so when he is fully grown, he said that we could take a kennel and make it a good size for him and build a pond for him. And make sure he won't climb or dig out. But he is a little guy for now.